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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 255.44 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 255.44 and 181.12 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 255.44 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/255.44 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 255.44 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 46,265.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,265.29/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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